Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Louisiana Love

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 35: The Battle Begins.

October 1896, Louisiana.

(Major’s POV)

As Bella drifted off to sleep i felt a sense of foreboding come over her. It wouldn’t be long now. She knew Maria was comin. I stepped outside and headed toward where Peter, Char and the Doc were standing discussin sumthin heavily. As i approached they all turned to me.

“The shit is about to get ugly Major.” Peter told me.

“I know”

“What do you mean you know?”

“Arabella had a feelin just before she fell asleep.”

“Oh” was all Peter said.

“So what now?” Doc asked.

“We wait.”

Each of us headed to our spots on the perimeter of the property. No one would get past without one of us knowing.

It was just past sundown when i heard the first whistle come from Peter. He was the furthest out. So this was it. Maria had come for me at last. Not that the war whore was gonna get me but hey why not give her hope. Charlotte whistled next which meant they were almost here. The only thing standin between me and them was the Doc. They knew not to make any moves until i gave the word. Then i heard Peter give three whistles. Holy shit the war whore came with. I didn’t expect her to, but hell now i was almost giddy. That bitch wouldn’t be leavin here today. At least not still breathin, in a manner of speaking. It felt like hours but it was only a few minutes when the Doc whistled. Three low and one high. Twenty. The bitch came after me with only twenty in her army. She is just fuckin crazy. I bet she even believes that cockamamie bullshit she was spoutin about me bein held captive. What a joke. No one can hold me..well except maybe the Mistress. But i think i would enjoy bein her captive…shit not time for that.

 Focus.

I was then i saw them. Spaced out in two lines. Ten across and two deep. Really that’s the best she could do? Then i heard Peter whistle a second time. Ahhh now that’s more like it. This is only the first wave. The pawns so to speak. Lambs to the slaughter. I thought well hell let’s just give this a whirl. 

The first wave stoped in front of me not twenty feet away. I heard Char whistle one more time. Then she chirped. They second group stopped near her. Peter gave a third whistle. Shit she is more prepared then i thougt. He too then chirped. Damn three waves. Char gave count. Two low one high. Fifteen in the second group. Getting better. Then Peter gave his.  One low, one high, and three straight forward. Maria was with the last group of ten. Those must be her pets. The older, more trained. Possibly gifted. Well if that don’t beat all. Well let’s not waste time shall we. I have shit i would rather be doin. I stepped toward the first group, sending them a wave of compliance.

“You have been misled, there is no reason for you to fight here.”

one stepped forward. The oldest of the group.

“We were told to come here to rescue our Mistress’s Major he was taken from her and she wants him back.”

I smirked.

“Do you even know what this Major looks like?”

“Well yeah she told us what to look for so we knew who not to kill.”

“Well?”

“He is tall like you.”

“Yes”

“He has blonde hair.”

“Yes.”

“His body is littered in battle scars.”

“Like this.” i ripped my shirt off.

“Yes just like that…ooohhh.”

“Yeah kid.”

“Your the Major?” the young one said while starting to shake.

“Yeah and do i look like i’m bein held against my will?”

“Well no not exactly..but Mistress said a witch put a curse on you. Made you loyal to her.”

“I know of no witch. My Mate yes, a witch no. And as for your Mistress she was warned not to come here or did she not recieve the message.”

“No Jared delivered the Message. But she refuses to believe it.”

“Well believe it. I’m here of my own free will. I left the war whore for peace. I don’t have to fight for food, or territory. I’m happy here. I have my brother and his mate, my friends, and my Mate.”

“So are you gonna kill us or let us go?” one of the smaller ones from the back Whispered.

“Well that all depends on you. I’m givin you a choice leave now and i won’t kill you. Head north away from here. I promise you after today Maria will no longer be a problem for you.”

I watched with my arms crossed as they decided their own fates. It didn’t take as long as i thought it would for them to decide to run. Maria was really a dumb bitch afterall.

“We will leave.”

“Then go. Tell no one where you have been.”

“Good bye Major.”

All ten took off in different direction towards the north. I don’t think they will have many problems if they live past the next year. Nomads will pick them off. They won’t stand a chance. But at least i have a clear conscience.

To put up a show i grabbed some rocks and trees and smashed them together and roared a few times. Carlisle did the same. Makin it seem like the fighting was taken place. I started a fire in the woods just feet from me and threw in the hand of the one we sent as a messanger. Then spit in it a few times. That should do the trick. They aren’t smart enough to know other wise. They will see smoke and smell venom and that should be enough. Soon the Doc whistled again. The next wave was comin in and fast. I could hear them movin rapidly through the trees. Comin to a stop in front of me again like the last group this one seemed older. I regonized a few of these ones. One i regonized because i had changed him before i left. He stepped toward me.

“Major?” he question.

“Yes” i quirked a brow at him.

“Why are you fightin against us. Don’t you wanna come back?” he looked bewildered.

Yep the bitch lied to all of them.

“No boy i don’t. I left cause i wanted to. Not because i was forced.”

“That’s not what Mistress said. She said you were kidnapped by a rogue who used to be in her army but escaped.”

I laughed.

“ No boy that was no rogue. I’m sure you remember Peter, my second.”

“Yes sir.”

“Well he was the one who came for me. And he didn’t escape i let him and his Mate go. They returned for me. Brought me here to a life of piece. They brought me to my Mate.”

“But Major, Mistress says she is your mate?”

“I was never her Mate. How many men has she brought into her bed? How many times was i ever in her bed?”

“Well sir i never once saw you in her bed. And she has had many many men sir.”

“Don’t you think if i was her mate that anyone besides me would be in her bed?” the boy looked thoughtful.

“When you put it that way sir, no i don’t think anyone would live to get close enough.”

“My point exactly. Now my Mate is here and what do you think is gonna happen if you attack said mate.”

“We will all die painfully horrible deaths at your hands! Major i don’t wanna die. I have barely lived this long.”

“Well i suggest if any of you wish to leave you do so now, and i will spare you.”

“Thank you Major.”

“Leave.”

They to all took off. Leaving only Maria and her goons. Peter and Char Whistled simultaniously. Shit. I whistled back letting them know to join me this time. They fell into place. Peter to my right, the Doc to my left and Charlotte just behind Peter’s right. Peter by this time was also shirtless. We were intimidating to look at from a far but scary as fuck up close. I could hear the last of them comin up to us. Once in view they stopped. Splitting down the middle to make a sort of isle. Then out came the war whore herself. Standing proud.

“Ah there you are Major. So good to see you again. Are you ready to come home now. I have come to take you back from these thieves.”

“Maria i was never taken. I left willingly.”

“Your lying. They have bewitched you.”

“No” i growled. I could feel the shift in me.

Peter, Char and the Doc shifted also. Their eyes turning black similar to mine. They could feel my anger pulsing out from me.

“You have been fouled lover. There is no reason for you to stay here. You belong with me.” Maria spouted again.

“I have never belonged with you. Nor have i ever been your lover.”

“You are my Mate i will not leave with out you by my side.” she hissed.

“Over my pile of ashes.”

“Then so be it. If i can’t have you no one will.” 

With a wave of her hand her last remaining soldiers attacked. I watched as Peter and Char worked as a team tearing apart two at a time. The Doc was doin well also. He already had one tore apart and was workin on his second. Bringin my focus back to Maria she was smiling like she was gonna win me back. Never gonna happen. Just then a small vampire, actually smaller then Maria herself which is hard to believe, stepped out from behind her. Everyone but me and Peter Froze. Like in mid-flight or fight froze. I stood and looked at Peter who walked casually over to me.

“What the hell happened?”

“I think that little thang there is gifted.”

“I didn’t see her in the original count.”

“I figured.”

“But why is everyone else frozen but us?”

“I’m not sure.”

“You aren’t frozen cause you are gifted. Her gift only works on substandard vampires.”

“but what about…” i stopped him before he said anything.

Yes Char was gifted. I could feel her emotions tellin me to go with it. Apparently Char had a plan. Great at least one of us does.

“Now Major why don’t you come with me before i kill all your little friends here.”

I was about to answer when a spike of anger hit me hard knockin me to my knees. Peter flashed around in his spot and was gappin opened mouthed at the person in question. When i finally got enough control to look up, even i was scared shitless. There was Arabella. Hovering or floating inches above the ground. Eyes as black as coal, and a snarl coming from her that made me shake.

Suddenly small popping sounds could be heard all around us. I looked and saw that Maria’s minions were turning into plies of dust. Maria screamed.

“Who the hell is that?”

“That ,bitch, is the Major’s soul mate.” Peter replied wearin a shit eatin grin. That bastard knew somethin like this was gonna happen. I can feel his smug feelins from here.

“Peter you better start explainin right now?” i growled.

“Just sit back and watch the show Major. Your woman is about to kick some serious ass.”

“Yeah Major watch.” Char suddenly said coming out of her fake freeze. She walked over to Peter and pulled him down to the ground. Sitting cross legged as if watchin a stage show.

The Doc then walked over. Okay now what the hell is goin on. I know he don’t have no powers.

“Just watch Major.”

So what did i do you ask. Well i took a seat on the grass and watched as my kick ass mate made confetti out of all the other vamps leavin Maria and her Pet for last.